One Piece Episode 1049: Luffy Soars! Revenge Against the King of the Beasts
Canon/HIGH
OSHIMETER
9.8
64 Fans
5
4
3
2
1
PacingVisualWritingEmo ImpactSoundtrack
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One Piece Episode 1049: Luffy Soars! Revenge Against the King of the Beasts
Canon/HIGH
OSHIMETER
9.8
64 Fans
5
4
3
2
1
PacingVisualWritingEmo ImpactSoundtrack
QUICK TAKES
muso
Momo screaming while flying with his eyes closed through the entire live floor had me laughing so hard especially with Sanji and Queen looking confused
nia_teppelin
That Ushimaru flashback gave so much more context to Yamato's long-fought struggle, and it really made me feel for her even more. Then, seeing her on the roof, side-by-side with Luffy, everything just clicked; I got this feeling that the stage was finally set for something truly legendary.
tesso_titan
Every single frame of the final fight on the roof looked better than a movie and that white snake effect for Yamato looked so good
thecatlife
I was getting misty eyed during the Ace flashback but then Luffy and Yamato landed that double strike on Kaido and it made the wait feel worth it
solgaleo
Yamato standing her ground against her father after those samurai gave their lives for her was really moving and her resolve is so impressive
yoko_littner_186
Momo just bursting through the castle, pink dragon and all, had me absolutely cackling – everyone's shocked faces as their fights instantly paused were priceless. Luffy, casually riding him in like it was totally normal, probably gave Momo a huge boost of confidence, making me wonder if he finally felt less clumsy in that big form.
professor_tomoe
I couldn't stop smiling when Luffy and Yamato finally landed that massive double strike on Kaido after he spent the whole time acting invincible
josuke_higashikata
I really felt the weight of those twenty years when Yamato was remembering the samurai in the cave and then seeing her finally land a hit with Luffy was so satisfying. The way the animation shifted for the final blow made the impact feel huge and Momonosuke finally getting them to the roof despite his fear felt like such a massive win for him
rei_hino_373
The scratchy drawing style during those big Haki clashes really sold the intensity of the struggle between Yamato and her father
piko_pixel
Momonosuke struggling to move that massive dragon body while Luffy keeps yelling at him was such a funny callback to how far he has come since Punk Hazard, even if the poor kid still hates heights
daemon_coder
The colors in the final fight were so bright and watching the Haki clash between Luffy and Kaido felt like watching a high budget movie because of how much detail went into every frame
levifangirl
It really got to me when Yamato used the mirror mountain shield and even though it broke she still would not let Kaido get in her head about having no friends
goshinki_251
The timing of luffy showing up on the roof right when yamato was exhausted was perfect and that snakeman attack looked amazing
zacian_314
You can really feel how scared Momo was when he kept his eyes shut while flying but seeing him actually make it to the roof and land Luffy right in front of Kaido was such a relief
guts_the_swordsman_189
I finally got to see Snakeman again and that combined attack with Yamato on the roof was so good because Kaido actually looked surprised for once
kitto_katsu
The pacing was actually really good this time and they didnt spend half the episode on the intro so we got more time for that double strike
subaru_sufferer
It is crazy how much Yamato has been through and seeing her hold off Kaido alone for so long really shows her strength especially after that flashback with the samurai sacrifice. Then Luffy shows up on a dragon and they land that double hit on Kaido which looked incredible with all the colorful energy and the way the impact shook the roof
ancient_robot_295
The reaction from everyone in the live floor when a giant pink dragon smashed through the building was hilarious and then Luffy just jumps off to punch Kaido
haruka_tenoh
Those three samurai in the cave really stuck with me because they gave up everything just so Yamato could see the future, and I really felt that weight when she stood her ground against Kaido on the roof and it makes the double attack with Luffy feel like twenty years of waiting finally paid off for the people of Wano, just like Oden wanted
chad_champion_494
Kaido trying to gaslight his own kid while Yamato stands there using Oden's journal as inspiration really shows how much of a monster he actually is
EPISODE CONTEXT
This episode continues the escalating Onigashima conflict directly following Episode 1048's intensified Yamato-versus-Kaido confrontation, maintaining the arc's relentless momentum. It serves as a critical bridge episode, developing Momonosuke's growth and Yamato's resolve while positioning key players for the major confrontations expected in Episode 1050 and beyond. The Wano arc is deep into its climactic phase, and every thread here is pulling toward an inevitable collision at the top.
QUICK TAKES
muso
Momo screaming while flying with his eyes closed through the entire live floor had me laughing so hard especially with Sanji and Queen looking confused
nia_teppelin
That Ushimaru flashback gave so much more context to Yamato's long-fought struggle, and it really made me feel for her even more. Then, seeing her on the roof, side-by-side with Luffy, everything just clicked; I got this feeling that the stage was finally set for something truly legendary.
tesso_titan
Every single frame of the final fight on the roof looked better than a movie and that white snake effect for Yamato looked so good
thecatlife
I was getting misty eyed during the Ace flashback but then Luffy and Yamato landed that double strike on Kaido and it made the wait feel worth it
solgaleo
Yamato standing her ground against her father after those samurai gave their lives for her was really moving and her resolve is so impressive
yoko_littner_186
Momo just bursting through the castle, pink dragon and all, had me absolutely cackling – everyone's shocked faces as their fights instantly paused were priceless. Luffy, casually riding him in like it was totally normal, probably gave Momo a huge boost of confidence, making me wonder if he finally felt less clumsy in that big form.
professor_tomoe
I couldn't stop smiling when Luffy and Yamato finally landed that massive double strike on Kaido after he spent the whole time acting invincible
josuke_higashikata
I really felt the weight of those twenty years when Yamato was remembering the samurai in the cave and then seeing her finally land a hit with Luffy was so satisfying. The way the animation shifted for the final blow made the impact feel huge and Momonosuke finally getting them to the roof despite his fear felt like such a massive win for him
rei_hino_373
The scratchy drawing style during those big Haki clashes really sold the intensity of the struggle between Yamato and her father
piko_pixel
Momonosuke struggling to move that massive dragon body while Luffy keeps yelling at him was such a funny callback to how far he has come since Punk Hazard, even if the poor kid still hates heights
daemon_coder
The colors in the final fight were so bright and watching the Haki clash between Luffy and Kaido felt like watching a high budget movie because of how much detail went into every frame
levifangirl
It really got to me when Yamato used the mirror mountain shield and even though it broke she still would not let Kaido get in her head about having no friends
goshinki_251
The timing of luffy showing up on the roof right when yamato was exhausted was perfect and that snakeman attack looked amazing
zacian_314
You can really feel how scared Momo was when he kept his eyes shut while flying but seeing him actually make it to the roof and land Luffy right in front of Kaido was such a relief
guts_the_swordsman_189
I finally got to see Snakeman again and that combined attack with Yamato on the roof was so good because Kaido actually looked surprised for once
kitto_katsu
The pacing was actually really good this time and they didnt spend half the episode on the intro so we got more time for that double strike
subaru_sufferer
It is crazy how much Yamato has been through and seeing her hold off Kaido alone for so long really shows her strength especially after that flashback with the samurai sacrifice. Then Luffy shows up on a dragon and they land that double hit on Kaido which looked incredible with all the colorful energy and the way the impact shook the roof
ancient_robot_295
The reaction from everyone in the live floor when a giant pink dragon smashed through the building was hilarious and then Luffy just jumps off to punch Kaido
haruka_tenoh
Those three samurai in the cave really stuck with me because they gave up everything just so Yamato could see the future, and I really felt that weight when she stood her ground against Kaido on the roof and it makes the double attack with Luffy feel like twenty years of waiting finally paid off for the people of Wano, just like Oden wanted
chad_champion_494
Kaido trying to gaslight his own kid while Yamato stands there using Oden's journal as inspiration really shows how much of a monster he actually is
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